‘Eua Island

Hilly and covered in lush rainforest, ‘Eua’s combination of breathtaking beauty and rugged, idiosyncratic landscapes is the perfect destination for travellers in search of adventure and eco experiences. A concise seven-minute flight links Tongatapu to the island of ‘Eua on its southeastern tip, reputedly the world’s shortest commercial airline flight. Passengers probably shouldn’t expect an inflight meal, but they should look forward to landing somewhere very different to the other island groups of Tonga. Geographically ‘Eua is the Kingdom’s oldest island, and is renowned in Tongan legend as where the Polynesian god Maui stood when he fished up the islands of Tongatapu, Ha’apai and Vava’u from the deep Pacific blue. Look forward to the Kingdom’s best trekking with well-marked trails criss-crossing the pristine ‘Eua National Park. Strike out on your own, or join a guided walk with the friendly locals, learning about Tongan history and culture as you explore. Experience the spectacular cliffs, caves and sinkholes of northern ‘Eua, or venture to the rocky southern coastline. Watch sea birds soaring atop the thermal currents swirling around ‘Eua’s dramatic cliffs, or descend through verdant rainforest to the ocean below. Maintain a keen ear for the call of the koki, ‘Eua’s rare red-breasted musk parrot. Markedly larger wildlife includes visiting Humpback whales from June to November, often cruising remarkably close to ‘Eua’s rocky shoreline. For divers, ‘Eua’s most spectacular highlight is one of the Pacific’s largest underwater caverns, with natural light illuminating a huge amphitheatre at a depth of almost 30 metres.

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REAL Tonga

REAL Tonga

REAL Tonga is the Kingdom’s national domestic carrier established with the purpose of serving the people of Tonga and its visitors. Our goal is to provide the travelling public with an airline tha…

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Rising Sun Tours & Travel

Rising Sun Tours & Travel

RISING SUN TOURS & TRAVEL is an inbound tour operator proudly serving our Kingdom of Tonga around the world. With our depth of experience in Tourism & Hospitality Industry, we assure you of the best …

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Jones Travel & Tours

Discover unique Tonga with Jones Travel, the Kingdom’s longest-serving travel specialist. Our exclusive services include but not limited to: Meet & greet, Ground transfer, FIT & Group travel planning,…

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What people say

My friend and I visited Tonga during August 2009. The friendly, generous people and their traditional way of life….so different to the rushed, stressed, modern world…. the markets, the scenery, the beaches, the shops, and the slower way of life, all contributed to a completely unique holiday. Traffic is leisurely and contributed to the overall feeling of relaxation, and we quickly got used to not having to rush around. Anyone wanting to unwind and find some peace only has to visit beautiful Tonga.

– Mrs Jill Coburn, Melbourne, Australia.

 

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What people say

“The first thing you notice when you arrive at the airport is that everyone is relaxed, and that’s the way it stays for your whole time in Tonga, it’s a genuine sense of relaxation.”

– Richard Arthurs, Sydney, Australia.